San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy officially paid his dues this week, showing up to his Thursday media availability decked out in Iowa Hawkeyes gear, a direct consequence of last Saturday’s Cy-Hawk showdown.
Teammates, Rivals, Tradition
This wasn’t some random fashion choice, folks. This was the annual Cy-Hawk bet payoff, a friendly but deeply rooted wager between Purdy and his 49ers teammate, tight end George Kittle. These two might be thick as thieves on the field for San Francisco, but for one glorious week every year, their college loyalties take center stage. Kittle, a proud former Hawkeye tight end, and Purdy, a former Cyclone quarterback from Iowa State, put their pride on the line. The stakes? Whichever player’s alma mater loses the fierce rivalry game has to rock the opposing team’s apparel in public. It’s led to some truly funny moments in seasons past, becoming a tradition that fans look forward to.
The Flip of the Script
For a while now, it’s been Kittle’s turn to suffer. Heading into last weekend’s clash, the Iowa State Cyclones had owned the bragging rights, winning three of the previous four meetings. That meant Kittle was the one usually forced to don the red and gold of Iowa State. But last Saturday, the script absolutely flipped. The Iowa Hawkeyes pulled off a gritty 16-13 victory, sealing the win and giving Kittle the ultimate satisfaction. That win meant it was Purdy’s turn to feel the pain, and he delivered on his promise. He took the podium in an Iowa shirt and hat, delivering the perfect punchline: “Any Hawkeye logo looks ugly to me, so it sucks,” Purdy joked.
Yeah, Purdy, we get it, that’s gotta sting for a Cyclone. But as they say, to the victors go the spoils, and Kittle and the Hawkeyes definitely earned theirs. All eyes are already looking ahead to next year’s Cy-Hawk game, because you know this rivalry, and this bet, will take center stage once again. You can bet these guys will be fired up for the rematch!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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